"Hi there,
See this post here (at the end)
http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/gps-module-for-high-altitude
The UKHAS regularly fly uBLOX and Lassen modules in excess of 40km.
Cheers,
Anthony"
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High Altitude Firmware for Mediatek MT3329 GPS
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anthony Stirk Sep 3, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I recently purchased two MT3329 modules for use on an APRS tracker, which I'd like to be able to use for high altitude balloon tracking. I tested one of the modules on the GPS simulator today and…Continue
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Justin Kenny replied to Justin Kenny's discussion High Altitude Firmware for Mediatek MT3329 GPS"Here's a site listing GPS modules that work above 60k feet: http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/GPSrcvrsvs60kft.htm
I've used and tested this GPS to work above 60k…"
Ben replied to Justin Kenny's discussion High Altitude Firmware for Mediatek MT3329 GPS"Great info, Rob. Thanks. Also, congratulations on your altitude achievement!
-Ben"
Robert Striemer replied to Justin Kenny's discussion High Altitude Firmware for Mediatek MT3329 GPS"The Garmin 18x works above 60000 feet. We have flow it without issues on two occasions to over 100000 feet. The last flight was to over 126000. There are a few other units that have also been found to work. You will need to search online. There was…"
Monroe Lee King Jr. replied to Justin Kenny's discussion High Altitude Firmware for Mediatek MT3329 GPS"I'll add a third to that!
Monroe"
Ben replied to Justin Kenny's discussion High Altitude Firmware for Mediatek MT3329 GPS"I'm hoping to hear an answer on this too. I'm wanting to use the APM to guide a balloon-dropped glider back to the launch point or to a remote touchdown site. Basically high-altitude balloon payload that navigates its way home. So I need…"
Justin Kenny posted a discussionHigh Altitude Firmware for Mediatek MT3329 GPS
I recently purchased two MT3329 modules for use on an APRS tracker, which I'd like to be able to use for high altitude balloon tracking. I tested one of the modules on the GPS simulator today and found that it cut off serial data at just over 60k feet; indicating that the max altitude/velocity limit is an OR relation (stops working if either is exceeded). Furthermore, the fact that the UART stops sending data as opposed to loses lock is a bit worrying as well, I did not check to see if it came…See More
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